Tetseo Sisters perform at Tata Steel’s Tribal Conclave ‘Samvaad’ 2017

Tetseo Sisters of Nagaland performed an hour long concert showcasing Naga Folk songs, folk fusion and storytelling - at the fourth edition of Tata Steel’s Tribal Conclave ‘Samvaad’ 2017 held from November 15 to November 19 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.   Samvaad 2017 drew tribal representatives internationally from Australia, Canada, Kenya, Laos and Zimbabwe who also shared the success stories as well as trials and tribulations faced as tribals in their respective countries. The visitors at Samvaad also witnessed some sporting action thanks to National Tribal Sports Festival, a first-ever feature showcasing four action-packed tribal sports—Naga Wrestling (Chakhesang tribe, Nagaland), Hambi Kepathu (Karbi tribe, Assam), Kati (Santhal tribe, Jharkhand and Odisha) and Sekkor (Ho tribe, Jharkhand).   Sunil Bhaskaran, VP, Corporate Services, Tata Steel while addressing the gathering at the opening said, “This is the fourth edition of Samvaad and the theme for this year welcomes tribal youth to share their personal stories. We look forward to cross pollination of ideas and participation of tribal leaders not just from India but from five different countries as well.”